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MPCB directs Shree Hari Chemicals to shut down Mahad plant

Source: Business Standard, Date: June , 2015

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has asked Shree Hari
Chemicals Export Ltd, a dye intermediate manufacturer, to shut down production
activity at its Mahad (Raigad, Maharashtra) due water and air pollution issues.
“The company has received a notice from regional officer (Raigad) of
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board under Section 33A of the Water (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and 31A of the Air (Prevention and Control
of Pollution) Act, 1981 directing to close down the manufacturing activities at
the company's factory at MIDC Industrial Area, Mahad, Raigad (Maharashtra),”
said Shree Hari Chemicals in a BSE filing. Shree Hari Chemicals Export Ltd is
one of the leading manufacturers of dye intermediate (H-acid) in India.